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tvfreakazoid 02-21-2015 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuy (Post 3118642)
Before this becomes a debate about Kimbers, not saying it is just before. I had a Springfield XDM 3.8 9mm loved the gun! went to the range and somehow got a double primer or powder and it blew the grip and the chamber to hell. I told myself never again and that's why I went with Kimber, steel frame. Springfield is aluminum.

Damn that sucks. It seems ur hand is fine I hope.
So in a situation like yours, did the ammo company or Springfield do anything for you?

Rusty 02-21-2015 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuy (Post 3118642)
Before this becomes a debate about Kimbers, not saying it is just before. I had a Springfield XDM 3.8 9mm loved the gun! went to the range and somehow got a double primer or powder and it blew the grip and the chamber to hell. I told myself never again and that's why I went with Kimber, steel frame. Springfield is aluminum.

Factory loads, or reloads? You can't get a double primer. But you can get too much powder! Also the round before it might have been under charged and not left the barrel. But have enough kick to cycle the slide. Fired the next round and boooom! Seen that happen a time or three. :eek:

Tigger 02-22-2015 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuy (Post 3118642)
Before this becomes a debate about Kimbers, not saying it is just before. I had a Springfield XDM 3.8 9mm loved the gun! went to the range and somehow got a double primer or powder and it blew the grip and the chamber to hell. I told myself never again and that's why I went with Kimber, steel frame. Springfield is aluminum.


Holy ****. I have the 3.8 compact in .45. That's crazy!

tvfreakazoid 02-22-2015 02:30 PM

I'm sure u guys r aware of the m855 ban.
Here's another link.
http://youtu.be/6PaIIChRMBw

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tvfreakazoid 02-22-2015 02:54 PM

Heres some more info
http://youtu.be/x6AosbT3qII

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VABAM 02-22-2015 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuy (Post 3118642)
Before this becomes a debate about Kimbers, not saying it is just before. I had a Springfield XDM 3.8 9mm loved the gun! went to the range and somehow got a double primer or powder and it blew the grip and the chamber to hell. I told myself never again and that's why I went with Kimber, steel frame. Springfield is aluminum.

That looks like a casing blow out due to bad/old brass. Happened to me once when using reloaded ammo my dad had bought at a gun show. Luckily the gun was a Berretta 92FS and I was wearing eye pro, had burning powder and brass fragments hit my face. A couple of parts popped out but I was able to put the gun back together at the range. Then my dad took a turn and not even a mag later it happened again. Some people might bad mouth the 92FS but it is a tough gun. Even after having 2 case blow outs in one outing it was functional after a little bit of help. We took a closer look at the batch of ammo and found a few rounds were the casing was visibly cracked. The lesson here is to be careful when purchasing reloaded ammo, especially semi-auto pistol ammo.

6MT 02-22-2015 03:57 PM

Too damn cold to go shooting proper today, but the light was nice. So, I thought I'd take some pics this morning.

http://i.imgur.com/1Rvw062l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8NJp07nl.jpg

synolimit 02-22-2015 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3118295)
It took since last May to get ARComp. Since May, haven't heard a word on the TAC. :mad: What's the twist in your barrel? Mines an 8.

1:7.

tvfreakazoid 02-22-2015 05:00 PM

Is there a big difference between 1/8 and 1/7 twist

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Tigger 02-22-2015 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VABAM (Post 3119217)
That looks like a casing blow out due to bad/old brass. Happened to me once when using reloaded ammo my dad had bought at a gun show. Luckily the gun was a Berretta 92FS and I was wearing eye pro, had burning powder and brass fragments hit my face. A couple of parts popped out but I was able to put the gun back together at the range. Then my dad took a turn and not even a mag later it happened again. Some people might bad mouth the 92FS but it is a tough gun. Even after having 2 case blow outs in one outing it was functional after a little bit of help. We took a closer look at the batch of ammo and found a few rounds were the casing was visibly cracked. The lesson here is to be careful when purchasing reloaded ammo, especially semi-auto pistol ammo.


Nothing wrong with the 92FS. Had a 96 Vertec for awhile. Just don't care for the gun. Doesn't suit me well.

Tigger 02-22-2015 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid (Post 3119310)
Is there a big difference between 1/8 and 1/7 twist

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Depends on the caliber and weight of the bullet. 1/7 will also wear a bit faster.

Rusty 02-22-2015 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid (Post 3119310)
Is there a big difference between 1/8 and 1/7 twist

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigger (Post 3119422)
Depends on the caliber and weight of the bullet. 1/7 will also wear a bit faster.

On a 22cal. The 1/7 likes a heaviest bullets. 75 to 90grs. The 1/8 likes bullets from 62 to 75grs. Don't ask either one to shoot 40gr varmint bullets. The rate of twist is too fast. It will strip the jackets off the bullets as I found out. :icon14: :icon17:

Rusty 02-22-2015 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VABAM (Post 3119217)
That looks like a casing blow out due to bad/old brass. Happened to me once when using reloaded ammo my dad had bought at a gun show. Luckily the gun was a Berretta 92FS and I was wearing eye pro, had burning powder and brass fragments hit my face. A couple of parts popped out but I was able to put the gun back together at the range. Then my dad took a turn and not even a mag later it happened again. Some people might bad mouth the 92FS but it is a tough gun. Even after having 2 case blow outs in one outing it was functional after a little bit of help. We took a closer look at the batch of ammo and found a few rounds were the casing was visibly cracked. The lesson here is to be careful when purchasing reloaded ammo, especially semi-auto pistol ammo.

Also it could be from an unsupported case head in the barrel. Look at your spent casings to see if there is a bugle on the case, just above the case head. Some Glocks and S&W M&P Shield 9mm's will bugle the cases. Some so bad that you can't reuse the case for reloading.

My 92FS gets a steady diet of 9mm Plus P's. :D

Rusty 02-22-2015 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT (Post 3119247)
Too damn cold to go shooting proper today, but the light was nice. So, I thought I'd take some pics this morning.

http://i.imgur.com/1Rvw062l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8NJp07nl.jpg

Looks like a F class bipod?

SR71 02-22-2015 09:02 PM

One of the great things about the 92fs line is if ya run out of ammo you can always beat someone to death with it. :bowrofl:

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...o/82974943.jpg

SR71 02-22-2015 09:03 PM

I LOL'd

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...pswzp0royl.jpg

Chuy 02-22-2015 09:15 PM

I had powder burns and my right hand was numb for 2 days. I don't know what really happened I squeezed the trigger weapon didn't feel right when it blew, my magazine feel out is the real reason why I noticed. The people I purchased from sent the pistol to their parent company and they sent to Springfeild. I tried to figure out what was replaced but couldn't get any info. The ammo people gave me additional ammo but I didn't trust it anymore so I sold it to some female.

6MT 02-22-2015 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3119435)
Looks like a F class bipod?

Why...yes it is.

Rusty 02-23-2015 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT (Post 3119516)
Why...yes it is.

$$$ From Sinclair?

DEpointfive0 02-23-2015 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR71 (Post 3119465)

lol, I own a Sig556

Time spent accessorizing, 5%, time spent shooting, 95%. Never cleaned, never had a problem with, I assume, 5000+ rounds through it

synolimit 02-23-2015 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 3119546)
lol, I own a Sig556

Time spent accessorizing, 5%, time spent shooting, 95%. Never cleaned, never had a problem with, I assume, 5000+ rounds through it

I had a issue with a reload not firing and the other day the oddest thing! Bolt wouldnt close all the way, opened it up and found 2 small peices of steel that looked like gun parts after the gun didn't fire. I CANNOT find where they came from.

Does your silver part around the bolt not close all the way sometimes? If my barrel is dirty where the case sits in it, you can't just relax the slide closed, you have to force it like from a round being chambered or hitting the bolt release. I only notice it when I pull the charging handle back to see if a rounds still inside.

6MT 02-24-2015 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3119545)
$$$ From Sinclair?

Nope. It's called an "Mpod".

Google is your friend

Rusty 02-24-2015 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT (Post 3121515)
Nope. It's called an "Mpod".

Google is your friend

Seen it in one of my Sinclair catalogs. ;)

synolimit 02-27-2015 03:54 PM

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Building my first AR rifle, had this laying around so why not??

Magpul CTR stock.

Main reason though is current rifle only has a 10" barrel. Dead on at 100 yards but the bullets are so slow! Even with green tip it barely touches 1/8" AR500 steel. I'm looking for 18" in the end with a scope to reach out to 200 yards.

So far I've ordered the Palmetto mil-spec trigger. Yes I know a $30 cheap mil-spec but whatever if it goes boom and shoots to 200 yards. Then the Magpul enhanced tigger guard for $19. Tapco mil-spec 6 position buffer tube, spring, buffer, castle nut and end plate with harness slot for $43. Magpul MOE handle $15. And last CMMG lower install kit for $35.

Now I need to find a FFL dealer to send the CMMG lower to for $103.

So $245 total the way I want it (can't remember what I paid for the CTR stock). The CMMG lower comes built for $254 but I didn't want the handle or stock so I'm looking forward to doing it myself.

travisjb 02-27-2015 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Synergy (Post 3124148)
I'm looking for 18" in the end with a scope to reach out to 200 yards.

Curious what others think, but my impression as a new AR15 owner is that we really don't need a scope out to 200 yards. Iron sight does just fine.

SouthArk370Z 02-27-2015 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb (Post 3124290)
Curious what others think, but my impression as a new AR15 owner is that we really don't need a scope out to 200 yards. Iron sight does just fine.

Depends on one's eyes. I used to use the iron sights on my AR-15 but, since my eyes have gotten worse, I now use a scope.

synolimit 02-28-2015 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb (Post 3124290)
Curious what others think, but my impression as a new AR15 owner is that we really don't need a scope out to 200 yards. Iron sight does just fine.

I don't even use my red dot ecotec to 100, I flip my x3 scope over. I have great eye sight, I just like to see as close up as possible.

synolimit 02-28-2015 12:43 PM

Ok impulse buy maybe. Last night I looked up the cost of uppers, lowers, barrels etc etc before going to a gun show today. I pretty much decided on a Spikes Tactical lower and the wife loved the Honey Badger online! Well what do you know we found it and cheaper than online from them for only $110. I wasn't really sure what I wanted in an upper but I kinda knew the rough cost before going to piece one together.

While at the gun show the manufacturer Scott from HM Defense was there built right here in Ohio. He went on and on about their barrel design like 3x honing vs like Noviski's 2x, manufacturer process vs others etc etc and it all sounded great being way better. They make the barrel, flash hider/muzzle break, BCG, hand guard, upper, everything etc. At the gun show their base uppers were only $599!! I opted for a nickel boron BCG from them and longer 14" hand guard for $670 total with tax. I can't touch this price building one my own with similar components! Their whole guns were in the $1200-1500 range but that was only at the show for today. He said tomorrow they'll go up $100 and online they're more. He prices their stuff fully loaded with billet CNC upper and everything one day to be around $2500. That's Noviski and LWRC prices. I'll have to get it together but so far this thing sounds amazing and I'll support local for going above and beyond!!

http://www.hmdefense.com/html/why_hm_.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psqfdujlsh.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psnhintv79.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psptbzmnpi.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...pswdevri14.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ps6atopmrp.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psvfozapwm.jpg

tvfreakazoid 02-28-2015 03:38 PM

Nice

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Tigger 02-28-2015 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Synergy (Post 3124859)
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Ok impulse buy maybe. Last night I looked up the cost of uppers, lowers, barrels etc etc before going to a gun show today. I pretty much decided on a Spikes Tactical lower and the wife loved the Honey Badger online! Well what do you know we found it and cheaper than online from them for only $110. I wasn't really sure what I wanted in an upper but I kinda knew the rough cost before going to piece one together.

While at the gun show the manufacturer Scott from HM Defense was there built right here in Ohio. He went on and on about their barrel design like 3x honing vs like Noviski's 2x, manufacturer process vs others etc etc and it all sounded great being way better. They make the barrel, flash hider/muzzle break, BCG, hand guard, upper, everything etc. At the gun show their base uppers were only $599!! I opted for a nickel boron BCG from them and longer 14" hand guard for $670 total with tax. I can't touch this price building one my own with similar components! Their whole guns were in the $1200-1500 range but that was only at the show for today. He said tomorrow they'll go up $100 and online they're more. He prices their stuff fully loaded with billet CNC upper and everything one day to be around $2500. That's Noviski and LWRC prices. I'll have to get it together but so far this thing sounds amazing and I'll support local for going above and beyond!!

Why HM?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psqfdujlsh.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psnhintv79.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psptbzmnpi.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...pswdevri14.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ps6atopmrp.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psvfozapwm.jpg

"Don't give a ****."

:tup:

Tigger 02-28-2015 08:28 PM

Oh. So does anyone have a URX Barrel nut wrench they can loan me? I'll pay shipping both ways and throw you $20. PM me.

synolimit 02-28-2015 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigger (Post 3125057)
"Don't give a ****."

:tup:

Just sucks I have a full auto spot, full auto BCG, but no full auto :(

Tigger 02-28-2015 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Synergy (Post 3125094)
Just sucks I have a full auto spot, full auto BCG, but no full auto :(


Yeah. I'm it exactly sure why there are so many being made like that. Not like it is a normal option for the public.

tvfreakazoid 03-02-2015 03:57 AM

OK I'm trying to get some advice and it seems I can't seem to get a answer.
I bought a truglo red dot. It was cheap. I want to put this on my cmmg 22lr. The red dot has a integrated weaver style mount. From what I read weaver mounts can be mounted on a picatinney rail but not the other way around.
The upper has a flattop pic. Rail with a A2 front sight.
I want to absolute co-witness with my red dot. I assume I need a riser to do this. Not sure if I need a half inch or inch riser.
The red dot seems to be high already.
If I do need a riser I'm thinking about getting this riser http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OYW...pf_rd_i=mobile
Or another brand like a utg. Is this the right size height mount?
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...00df6f3401.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...671723a2cc.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...13e0fa67a3.jpg

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synolimit 03-02-2015 01:14 PM

With shortages coming again I've had to buy some new power and new loads. From the loading handbook below I've tried H322 but being pretty fast it shot only ok with my 68gr Hornandy's with 22.3gr of powder. So I moved on.

Next I tried AA2230 and fell in love using my 68's at 23gr of power. It shoots great, burns pretty clean, nothing bad to say except stepping up to a 75gr Hornady it's not shooting as well. From the chart again you can see the AA2230 may just be to fast for the heavier round. So on to a new powder.

Now I've bought some AA4064 to use with the 75's. From reviews it seems to be just like the IMR 4064 but better and obviously the slowest burn out of all 3 of my powders. But there's no loading data. Now from the chart you can see the IMR 4064 and Varget are touching for the burn rate. I do have loading data for the Varget in 5.56 you can see from the second pic.

Im planning to use 3 loads from 22.5-24.5gr of AA4064 with the 75's. Anyone have thoughts?


http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ps4wf0eucj.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psivivszxp.jpg

synolimit 03-02-2015 01:14 PM

Ooo boy that's kinda scary. Just loaded up the first 20 at 22.5gr. Because the AA4064 is big cylinders unlike the AA2230 which it tiny little balls, even at the low end of 22.5gr you hear a crunch with every bullet being seated. Some I can't even shake the powder inside and hear it bounce around. I'm not even sure 24.5gr will fit inside with the 75gr Hornady.

Thoughts?

Tigger 03-02-2015 01:22 PM

That's a little creepy for sure. Wonder why it is made in such an unfavorable fashion for reloading. Might want to look into a different powder. And be very careful with that first shot.

synolimit 03-02-2015 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigger (Post 3126149)
That's a little creepy for sure. Wonder why it is made in such an unfavorable fashion for reloading. Might want to look into a different powder. And be very careful with that first shot.

What do you mean by unfavorable? Lol to late, have 2lbs of it now. It's not the first I've heard. TAC or Varget I remember reading crunches too.

Nismo89 03-02-2015 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Synergy (Post 3124859)
Ok impulse buy maybe. Last night I looked up the cost of uppers, lowers, barrels etc etc before going to a gun show today. I pretty much decided on a Spikes Tactical lower and the wife loved the Honey Badger online! Well what do you know we found it and cheaper than online from them for only $110. I wasn't really sure what I wanted in an upper but I kinda knew the rough cost before going to piece one together.

While at the gun show the manufacturer Scott from HM Defense was there built right here in Ohio. He went on and on about their barrel design like 3x honing vs like Noviski's 2x, manufacturer process vs others etc etc and it all sounded great being way better. They make the barrel, flash hider/muzzle break, BCG, hand guard, upper, everything etc. At the gun show their base uppers were only $599!! I opted for a nickel boron BCG from them and longer 14" hand guard for $670 total with tax. I can't touch this price building one my own with similar components! Their whole guns were in the $1200-1500 range but that was only at the show for today. He said tomorrow they'll go up $100 and online they're more. He prices their stuff fully loaded with billet CNC upper and everything one day to be around $2500. That's Noviski and LWRC prices. I'll have to get it together but so far this thing sounds amazing and I'll support local for going above and beyond!!

Why HM?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psqfdujlsh.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psnhintv79.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psptbzmnpi.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...pswdevri14.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ps6atopmrp.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psvfozapwm.jpg

yesssssssssssssss I need that engraved on my Lapua haha! " don't give a sh!t"

Tigger 03-02-2015 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Synergy (Post 3126160)
What do you mean by unfavorable? Lol to late, have 2lbs of it now. It's not the first I've heard. TAC or Varget I remember reading crunches too.


Unfavorable as in the medium isn't small enough to load up to a desirable weight. Should be a smaller format to fit more. Kinda dumb. Well good luck either way.


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